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Finca Rosa Blanca Country Inn (Heredia; tel. 269-9392; www.fincarosablanca.com): If the cookie-cutter rooms of international resorts leave you cold, then perhaps the unique rooms of this unusual inn will be more your style. Square corners seem to have been prohibited here in favor of turrets and curving walls of glass, arched windows, and a semicircular built-in couch. It's set into the lush hillsides just 20 minutes from San José.

Vista del Valle Plantation Inn (near Grecia; tel. 450-0800; www.vistadelvalle.com): This is a great choice if you want something close to the airport but have no need for San José. The separate cabins are influenced by traditional Japanese architecture, with lots of polished woodwork and plenty of light. The gardens are meticulously tended, and the chef is excellent. A nice tile pool and Jacuzzi overlook a deep river canyon.

Sueño del Mar (Playa Tamarindo; tel./fax 653-0284; www.sueno-del-mar.com): You might think you're dreaming here. The rooms feature African dolls on the windowsills, Kokopeli candleholders, and open-air showers with sculpted angelfish, hand-painted tiles, and lush tropical plants. The fabrics are from Bali and Guatemala. Somehow all this works well together. Add in the requisite hammocks under shade trees right on the beach and a new small pool, and you really have something. The breakfasts here are earning local renown; yours is included in the price of your room.

Arco Iris Lodge (Monteverde; tel. 645-5067; www.arcoirislodge.com): This small lodge is right in Santa Elena, and it's by far the best deal in the Monteverde area. The owners are extremely knowledgeable and helpful.

Cabinas Los Cocos (Playa Zancudo; tel./fax 776-0012; www.loscocos.com): If you've ever dreamed about chucking it all and setting up shop in a simple house right on the beach, give it a trial run here first.

Cabinas Casa Verde (Puerto Viejo; tel. 750-0015; www.cabinascasaverde.com): This is my favorite budget lodging along the Caribbean coast. The rooms are clean and airy and have comfortable beds with mosquito nets. The owner is friendly and is always doing some work in the gardens or around the grounds.

Tree House Lodge (Punta Uva; tel. 750-0706; www.costaricatreehouse.com): The collection of private houses at this small beachfront property are the most creative and luxurious accommodations to be found on the Caribbean coast. I like the namesake Tree House, although the Beach House Suite is quite spectacular as well.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.




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